Switch out wheels like a F1 team!

[Henne]

I've just seen this hub product by Fasten and WOW! So clever!!

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[pwebb]

potentially interchangeable bike to bike too - that could be a winner if it doesn't get squashed by companies that would lose out on lucrative sales no?

 

[grantoury]

Hub flanges are very close together, doesn't make for a very strong wheel.

 

[Guinessisgoodforyou]

Hub flanges are very close together, doesn't make for a very strong wheel.

Agreed, I think I'd fold that up. As you say, not a strong wheel.

 

[SteelNipple]

I've just seen this hub product by Fasten and WOW! So clever!!

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Not so clever when you know the system was invented and sold by Cinelli already in 1961!
https://www.velobase.com/ViewCompon...1E44-482D-9FC0-53BC6B42F54E&Enum=110&AbsPos=0

And then again somewhat similarly by Sachs 20 years later...

https://flic.kr/p/9u5axp

Cinelli kinda invented the through axle at the same time.

 

[SteelNipple]

Here is a great video that shows in detail how those Cinelli hubs work.

 

[Frankenorange]

Hub flanges are very close together, doesn't make for a very strong wheel.

Agreed, I think I'd fold that up. As you say, not a strong wheel.

With modern rims i think you can make strong narrow flange wheels. With low spoke counts, too. Flanges have been getting closer and closer with increased cassette sizes and discs , but even with dropout spacing increasing the drive side spokes are really dished. Not far from being almost straight up to the rim.